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Located in East Africa, Mozambique is nestled against the Indian Ocean and is home to 23 million people.9601280

Located in East Africa, Mozambique is nestled against the Indian Ocean and is home to 23 million people.

Women dancing in Mozambique Africa

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The traditions and colors of Mozambique are some of the prettiest in Africa.9601280

The traditions and colors of Mozambique are some of the prettiest in Africa.

Coconut milk dish in Mozambique Africa

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Coconut milk is a staple item used in several Mozambican dishes that have origins not only in Africa but in Brazil, India and Asia.9601280

Coconut milk is a staple item used in several Mozambican dishes that have origins not only in Africa but in Brazil, India and Asia.

giant crayfish in Mozambique Africa

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There is an abundance of seafood along the coast (pictured here: giant crayfish). Unfortunately, not everyone has the money to transport the seafood to the interior. The cost of refrigeration and transportation is so high that much of the colorful and delicious seafood is mainly available in restaurants along the coast.9601280

There is an abundance of seafood along the coast (pictured here: giant crayfish). Unfortunately, not everyone has the money to transport the seafood to the interior. The cost of refrigeration and transportation is so high that much of the colorful and delicious seafood is mainly available in restaurants along the coast.

Giant prawns in Mozambique Africa

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Giant prawns are a popular dish -- basted with butter and grilled to perfection.9601280

Giant prawns are a popular dish -- basted with butter and grilled to perfection.

tiger prawns and maze in Mozambique Africa

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A popular local dish: tiger prawns and a staple made from ground maze, which resembles the West's popular Southern dish of shrimp and grits.9601280

A popular local dish: tiger prawns and a staple made from ground maze, which resembles the West's popular Southern dish of shrimp and grits.

Peri Peri grilled chicken in Mozambique Africa

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The famous Peri Peri grilled chicken is smothered in the popular Peri Peri sauce. On a recent trip to Mozambique, Tony Bourdain found himself savoring each bite. "Why is the food so good here?" -- Tony Bourdain9601280

The famous Peri Peri grilled chicken is smothered in the popular Peri Peri sauce. On a recent trip to Mozambique, Tony Bourdain found himself savoring each bite. "Why is the food so good here?" -- Tony Bourdain

Peri Peri pepper and sauce

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A close-up of the Peri Peri pepper (left), which is the main ingredient in the Peri Peri sauce that also consists of peanut oil, tomato, minced garlic and lemon juice (right).9601280

A close-up of the Peri Peri pepper (left), which is the main ingredient in the Peri Peri sauce that also consists of peanut oil, tomato, minced garlic and lemon juice (right).

Statue of Vasco da Gama in Mozambique Africa

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Vasco da Gama arrived in Mozambique in 1498 in search of the spice route to Indian.9601280

Vasco da Gama arrived in Mozambique in 1498 in search of the spice route to Indian.

Ship Graveyard on Beira in Mozambique Africa

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Beira, Mozambique -- worth a visit, even if just to see the massive beached ships.9601280

Beira, Mozambique -- worth a visit, even if just to see the massive beached ships.

People on beach promenade in Maputo Mozambique Africa

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Marginal (beach promenade), located in Maputo (Mozambique’s capitol and largest city) is a popular place after work and school to hang-out with friends and grab a bite to eat.9601280

Marginal (beach promenade), located in Maputo (Mozambique’s capitol and largest city) is a popular place after work and school to hang-out with friends and grab a bite to eat.